Wematter
Wematter develops the Gravity, a compact, office-friendly, and easy-to-use Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printer designed as a complete ecosystem.
- CEO / Founder
- Robert Kniola
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- €4M
- Latest Round
- Venture Round
- Key Investors
- 3D Systems, Almi Invest
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Gravity SLS 3D Printer","Density (Post-processing water-jet cabinet)","Inertia (Automated powder handling system)","Deep Space (Cloud-based software)"]
Technological Advantage
Wematter's key advantage is its focus on user experience and accessibility. The closed-loop powder handling system (Inertia) and cloud-based software (Deep Space) significantly lower the barrier to entry for companies wanting to adopt SLS technology in-house, reducing reliance on external service bureaus and shortening development cycles.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Making advanced SLS 3D printing technology affordable, accessible, and safe for office environments through a complete, user-friendly ecosystem, thus decentralizing manufacturing and accelerating innovation.
How They Differentiate
Wematter differentiates through its complete, highly integrated, and user-friendly ecosystem. While competitors also offer benchtop SLS systems, Wematter's emphasis on a seamless, clean, and automated workflow from print to finished part in a single package is a key distinction.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Engineers, designers, hospitals, and manufacturers seeking an in-house solution for producing durable, high-quality functional prototypes and end-use parts without the complexity of traditional industrial SLS systems.
Industry Verticals
["Industrial Manufacturing","Medical","Automotive","Education","Aerospace/Defense"]
Competitors
Formlabs (Fuse Series); Sinterit (Lisa Series); Sintratec
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Not publicly available.
Major Milestones
["2014: Company founded.","2021: Raised €4M in a new share issue.","2022: Entered into a strategic partnership with 3D Systems.","2023: Acquired by 3D Systems."]
Notable Customers
Berzeliusskolan; Etteplan